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☆ They Helped LeBron James Set the NBA Scoring Record—With Just One Pass
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Robert O'Connell | ) www.wsj.com time to read: +1 min

Matt Ryan doesn’t remember the moment he was inducted into one of professional basketball’s most exclusive clubs. The last of them, a sideways-falling heave from the corner, forced overtime in what would become a much-needed L.A. win. But Ryan’s entrée into statistical immortality came in the second quarter, when he flipped a pass to LeBron James, who canned a 17-foot jumper. There have been 145 game-tying, at-the-horn shots in the past 20 NBA seasons, according to Stats Perform. Just 12 players, on the other hand, have recorded a single career assist to the man who will soon break Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s all-time scoring record.

☆ Elon Musk's takeover has prompted some celebrities to say they'll leave Twitter. Here's how to deactivate your account and protect your data.
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-02 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read on to see how to deactivate your Twitter account, and protect your data on the site. Following Musk's takeover, Insider has compiled a list of ways Twitter users can protect their data on the site, and deactivate their account if they want to leave. Go to "Settings," then "Your account," click "Download an archive of your data" and enter your password to request a ZIP file of your account information. You can keep a backup of your account information and tweets. Go to the "Deactivate your account" tab in settings.

☆ The Marathoner Who Is Running Faster Than Ever—Into Retirement
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Laine Higgins | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

At a time when Roger Federer, Tom Brady and LeBron James have won championships deep into their late 30s and early 40s, it’s easy to forget that most athletic careers end quietly. Greats fade, young guns rise and time gets the upper hand. Running is no different. “In this sport and in all sports, so often people wait to retire until their body fails them and then they retire,” said Ben Rosario, executive director of the Hoka Northern Arizona Elite training group. “Very rarely do people go out on their own terms and get ahead of that.”

☆ Ad giant IPG advises brands to pause Twitter spending after Musk takeover
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Lora Kolodny | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The Twitter logo is seen on a mobile device in ths illustration photo in Warsaw, Poland on 30 October, 2022. Twitter is losing its most active users according to research done by Reuters. Advertising giant Interpublic Group has recommended that clients of its IPG Media Brands agencies suspend all paid advertising on Twitter for at least a week following Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of the social media network. Yoel Roth, head of safety at Twitter, has posted several threads to Twitter discussing how the company is combating this. Finchem called upon Musk personally for help in a tweet, and Musk said in a reply on Twitter that he was "looking into" the matter.

Twitter’s new “Chief Twit” spent the weekend tweeting — and it’s still not much clearer what Elon Musk will do with his new company. He denied a report from The New York Times that he planned to make major layoffs Monday ahead of a date when many Twitter employees receive stock grants. Musk has surrounded himself with Silicon Valley veterans, some of whom have criticized Twitter’s moderation work. Later, he appeared to poke fun at his deleted tweet while also taking a swipe at The New York Times. “This is fake — I did *not* tweet out a link to The New York Times!” Musk wrote alongside a screenshot of the Times’ coverage of his deleted tweet.

☆ Twitter's head of safety and integrity says more than 50,000 tweets containing a 'particular slur' were posted in 48 hours, amid reports of a racist trolling campaign
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Kate Duffy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Twitter's head of safety and integrity said 300 users posted over 50,000 tweets with a "particular slur" in 48 hours. Yoel Roth said Twitter has banned the accounts involved in the trolling campaign. His comments, posted on Twitter on Saturday evening local time, came amid a racist trolling campaign that occurred after Elon Musk took over the site. "Over the last 48 hours, we've seen a small number of accounts post a ton of Tweets that include slurs and other derogatory terms," Roth tweeted. "To give you a sense of scale: More than 50,000 Tweets repeatedly using a particular slur came from just 300 accounts."

☆ NBA roundup: LeBron James, Anthony Davis lead Lakers to first win
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Rookie Jaden Ivey added 15 points in the Pistons' first win since opening night. Stephen Curry topped Golden State with 32 points and Jordan Poole had 30 points. Doncic recorded his sixth consecutive outing of at least 30 points after making 17 of 26 shots from the floor. The Spurs were up by 15 points heading into the fourth quarter before Minnesota pulled to within three early in the period. Keita Bates-Diop scored 18 points for San Antonio, while Tre Jones hit for 10 and Jakob Poeltl grabbed a game-high 14 rebounds.

☆ LeBron James stars as the LA Lakers ends its miserable start to the new season
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Ben Church | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The Los Angeles Lakers won their first game of the new NBA season after beating the Denver Nuggets 121-110 on Sunday. The win, inspired by top scoring performances from LeBron James and Anthony Davis, ends a disappointing run of five consecutive defeats. The Lakers showed a unity which has been missing so far this season. “It’s day by day,” Davis said on his recovery. “I love seeing my teammates flourish, honestly,” Westbrook told reporters after his impressive performance.

☆ Lebron James said he doesn't know Elon Musk and 'could care less who owns Twitter' but hopes the billionaire will take hate speech seriously
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Hannah Getahun | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Lebron James reacted to news of a large influx of hate speech following Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter. "I hope he and his people take this very seriously," James wrote on Twitter Saturday. Twitter responded to the reports of increased hate speech, saying "hateful conduct" was not welcome on the platform. So many damn unfit people saying hate speech is free speech." Hate speech, while not clearly defined under U.S. law, is generally considered protected under the First Amendment right to free speech.

☆ Joe Rogan praises Elon Musk for wanting to bring a 'reasonable exchange of ideas' back to Twitter
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Sam Tabahriti | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Joe Rogan praised Elon Musk's Twitter takeover in his latest podcast with comedian Bridget Phetasy. He said Musk wants to bring back a "reasonable exchange of ideas" and thinks "this is important." In his latest episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, he speaks with writer and comedian Bridget Phetasy about Musk's $44 billion deal. Rogan said it was important that Musk wanted to restore a "reasonable exchange of ideas" on Twitter, and notable coming from someone who is "that wealthy" and had been "left-leaning most of his life." Texas Sen. Ted Cruz told Fox News: "I think Elon Musk buying Twitter is one of the most significant developments for free speech in modern times."

☆ LeBron James says Elon Musk needs to address 'scary AF' surge of N-word use on Twitter
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-30 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Use of the N-word on Twitter surged by nearly 500% after Elon Musk's acquisition, per The Washington Post. Responding to an Insider article, NBA star LeBron James said Musk needs to "take this very seriously." In a tweet, James referred to the surge of N-Word use as "scary AF." James wrote: "I dont know Elon Musk and, tbh, I could care less who owns twitter. Musk said in a later tweet that "we have not yet made any changes to Twitter's content moderation policies."

☆ LeBron James makes history but Lakers’ nightmare start to season continues
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( Aimee Lewis | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —LeBron James made history on Friday but could do little to stop the LA Lakers’ nightmare start to the season from continuing. A mark of his greatness is that the four-time MVP has never averaged fewer than 20 points in a season since being drafted in 2003. David Berding/Getty ImagesThe Lakers remain winless, however, matching their worst start to a season in 65 years after falling to 0-5 following Friday’s 111-102 loss to the Minneapolis Timberwolves. Russell Westbrook came off the bench for the Lakers to score 18 points, eight rebounds and three assists. Couple possessions here, couple possessions there didn’t go our way, but just keep hammering on.”

☆ Nuggets vs Lakers: Nikola Jokic leads Denver to win over LA, who falls to 0-4 on the season
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( George Ramsay | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

With the game tied at 54-54 at halftime, the Nuggets pulled away in the third quarter of Wednesday’s game as they outscored the Lakers 32-17. “I felt that third quarter was one of our best quarters in a very short season,” Nuggets head coach Mike Malone told reporters after the game. “We got the win, but more importantly, we got the win playing how we need to play,” he added. “We gotta make some shots,” Lakers superstar James said after the game, “Some of it is early season stuff, obviously. The Lakers next play the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday in a bid to turn their season around, while the Nuggets host the Utah Jazz.

☆ NBA roundup: Blazers fall to Heat, lose Damian Lillard to injury
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

The star forward shot 16 of 25, grabbed 14 rebounds, added five assists and also hit 10 of 14 free throws. Bruce Brown scored 18 points, Jamal Murray scored 13 points and Jeff Green scored 10 for the Nuggets. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also had 13 points before spraining his left ankle on a drive late in the third quarter. John Collins supplied 19 points and 11 rebounds for the Hawks while De'Andre Hunter tossed in 17 points before fouling out. Washington, Kelly Oubre Jr. and reserve Jalen McDaniels all added 17 for the Hornets.

☆ 22 innovative sports startups that VCs say could transform the industry, from new leagues to betting platforms
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Colin Salao | Ashley Rodriguez | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Insider asked VC investors which sports startups they find the most innovative. We asked each investor to nominate companies, including one outside their investment portfolio. The top startups are innovating on the models for leagues, betting, athlete performance, and more. Insider asked 10 top venture capitalists who focus on sports to name the most innovative startups in the industry in 2022. Athlete performance is also a hot topic for investors, who highlighted startups like Diamond Kinetics, biomarker scanner Spren, and Veo.

☆ LeBron James, Kevin Durant and other big names invest in Fanatics lifestyle brand Mitchell & Ness
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Jessica Golden | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment are investing in Fanatics' lifestyle clothing brand, Mitchell & Ness. The new owners said they plan to make Mitchell & Ness "the most diverse and culturally relevant consumer brand" through their influence and status as tastemakers. Mitchell & Ness is a true classic," he said in February. "I'm proud to play a small role in bringing it back, and in some cases, introducing the authenticity and quality of the Mitchell & Ness brand to a new generation," he added. In June, Mitchell & Ness signed a rights deal to manufacture products for all 32 NHL teams.

☆ NFL Films is building its 'version of the Marvel universe' with a push into movies, dozens of TV projects, and partnerships with athletes from Tom Brady to Ronda Rousey
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-25 | by ( Claire Atkinson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

NFL Films is in talks with Hollywood partners about expanding its TV and film efforts. "We have a sport that is most akin to Hollywood," NFL Films senior director Ross Ketover told Insider. Among the buyers are Disney's ESPN, ESPN+, Hulu, and Disney+; AppleTV+ and Amazon Prime Video. NFL Films and Omaha also made a version starring MMA's Ronda Rousey called "Rowdy's Places," for ESPN+. NFL Films helped make a season of its Amazon series, "All or Nothing," for the English Premiere League's Manchester City back in 2018.

☆ Tom Brady, LeBron James, Aaron Rodgers: Glum Days for the Geezer Greats
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Jason Gay | ) www.wsj.com time to read: 1 min

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☆ Cristiano Ronaldo: Will he ever play for Manchester United again?
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —When Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Manchester United last summer, he was accompanied by so much fanfare that his iconic No.7 jersey became the fastest selling jersey of all time, outstripping those sold by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers when Tom Brady joined or the LA Lakers when they signed LeBron James. “It has to end,” former United defender Gary Neville told Sky Sports. “Cristiano Ronaldo is going to have to go somewhere else and play every week because he can’t accept being on the bench. Cristiano Ronaldo with manager Erik ten Hag after being substituted. At the same time, though, these accolades give Ronaldo an aura on and off the pitch, and made him a Manchester United icon during his first stint at the club.

☆ Losing scoring title to LeBron will be a 'bitter pill' for Kareem, says Magic
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Rory Carroll | Thomson Reuters | Los Angeles-Based Sports Reporter Who Interviews The Most Impactful Athletes | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Oct 23, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) drives to the basket during the fourth quarter against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena. "I don't think well," Johnson said when asked in a podcast how he thinks Abdul-Jabbar will handle losing the title he has held for nearly four decades. Johnson said Abdul-Jabbar probably never believed anyone would surpass his total of 38,387 regular season points. "No thoughts and no relationship," James said. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Muralikumar AnantharamanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ NBA roundup: Zion Williamson injured in Pelicans' OT loss to Jazz
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +5 min

CJ McCollum had 28 points and 12 assists to lead the Pelicans, who overcame a 17-point fourth-quarter deficit to force the extra period despite losing Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson to injury. James had 31 points, eight rebounds and eight assists, Anthony Davis had 22 points and 10 rebounds and Lonnie Walker IV scored 15 points for the Lakers. Rudy Gobert added 15 points and 15 rebounds for Minnesota, while Karl-Anthony Towns also scored 15. Jeremiah Robinson-Earl added 15 points. Curry had six 3-pointers to account for a majority of his 28 points in the first two periods, contributing to the 89 first-half points, which were the fifth-most in NBA history.

☆ LeBron James’ missed buzzer-beater costs Lakers in loss to Trail Blazers as ‘Dame Dolla’ shines
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-24 | by ( Alasdair Howorth | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —LeBron James missed a buzzer-beater to tie the game as the Los Angeles Lakers lost 106-104 to the Portland Trail Blazers, taking the LA team’s season record to 0-3. Both missed points were immediately punished by a brilliant Damian Lillard, whose three-pointers took the game away from the Lakers. After his step-back three-pointer put the Trail Blazers up by two, James responded with an easy dunk. But he was immediately beaten by Jerami Grant, who turned James and beat Davis with his lay-up to put the Trail Blazers 104-106. From three games, the team is averaging 21.2% from three-point range and hit only six from 33 attempts against the Trail Blazers.

☆ Tony Brown, longtime NBA ref, dies after cancer battle
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

October 21 - Longtime NBA referee Tony Brown died Thursday at the age of 55 after battling cancer, the league announced. Brown was diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer at the beginning of 2021, but he came back to assist in the league's replay center last season, according to multiple media reports. Brown officiated 1,110 regular-season games and 35 playoff games in 20 seasons as an NBA staff official. He first worked the NBA Finals during the 2019-20 season, when LeBron James and the Lakers took down the Miami Heat 4-2. NBA commissioner Adam Silver called Brown "one of the most accomplished referees in the NBA and an inspiration to his colleagues.

☆ Longtime NBA referee Tony Brown dies at 55 after battle with cancer
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Aya Elamroussi | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Tony Brown, a longtime NBA referee, died Thursday after a battle with pancreatic cancer, the league said. “Tony Brown was one of the most accomplished referees in the NBA and an inspiration to his colleagues,” said NBA Commissioner Adam Silver. “Rest in peace to veteran NBA referee Tony Brown! Sending prayers to the entire Brown family!” Johnson wrote on social media. Brown’s family is asking people to contribute to the Tony Brown Basketball Scholarship Endowment at his alma mater to honor his memory.

☆ NBA's Durant latest high-profile athlete to invest in pickleball
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Oct 20 (Reuters) - Two-time NBA champion and former league Most Valuable Player Kevin Durant on Thursday became the latest high-profile athlete to buy a Major League Pickleball (MLP) expansion team. The Brooklyn Nets forward and business partner Rich Kleiman announced that their Thirty Five Ventures (35V) firm purchased a pickleball team that is set to compete in the 2023 MLP season. "We're especially excited about their plans to bring pickleball to underserved communities – something they have done with basketball for years." Other MLP team owners and partners include four-time NBA champion LeBron James, Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks Tom Brady and Drew Brees as well as former world number one tennis player Kim Clijsters. Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com RegisterReporting by Frank Pingue in TorontoOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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